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Wicked: For Good breaks box office records with $226 million global debut
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Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' soared to $150 million domestically and $76 million internationally for a $226 million global opening weekend, setting multiple records for Broadway adaptations. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, outperformed its predecessor in key markets and earned an 'A' CinemaScore. This success provides a much-needed boost to a struggling box office ahead of the holiday season.
The pop musical '& Julia' celebrated its final performance at the Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg. Around half a million spectators attended the show since its premiere on October 30, 2024. Stephan Jaekel from Stage Entertainment praised the success as remarkable.
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Magaganap ang world premiere ng musikal na 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' sa The Theater at Solaire mula Hulyo 8 hanggang 26. Ayon sa resident director na si Drew Cipollone, ang produksyon ay puno ng makabagong teknolohiya, magic, at interactive elements upang buhayin ang imahinasyon ng mga manonood. Kasama rin ang mga paboritong kanta mula sa orihinal na pelikula at mga bagong orihinal na numero.
Universal's 'Wicked: For Good,' the second installment of the Broadway musical adaptation, is set to break records with a projected $200 million-plus worldwide debut this weekend. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reprising their roles as Elphaba and Glinda, following the first film's $758.7 million global haul. Early reviews praise its enhancements to the source material, including new songs and deeper character arcs.
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The new Broadway production of the musical Chess by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus premiered on November 17, 2025, receiving mixed reviews. The singing and music are praised, but the story is called flat by critics. Benny Andersson hopes this version addresses past script issues.